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Sarah Knowles, one of the 11 learners recognised at our annual Adult Learning Awards ceremony.

How defying the odds has led to a triumph at learning awards

A community volunteer who struggled consistently with maths at school and yet excelled in most other subjects has been recognised for her outstanding commitment to learning.

31 July 2025
Young North Yorkshire music students playing guitar, flute and saxophone.

‘Uplifting’ free music lessons striking a chord with youngsters

Pupils in North Yorkshire are hitting all the right notes after learning a musical instrument and honing their talents alongside their classmates regardless of their backgrounds through free vocal and music tuition.

29 July 2025
An image of North Yorkshire Council's chair Councillor George Jabbour.

‘Remarkable’ success of England women’s footballing triumph

The triumph of the England women’s football team in the Euro 2025 final has been heralded as a moment to inspire future generations in the sport and to promote health and wellbeing.

28 July 2025
A man pushes a weighted resistance trolley in a gym while two other cheer him on.

ANYROCKS challenge comes to Harrogate this September

Active North Yorkshire members looking for either a serious or fun fitness challenge can now sign up for the free ANYROCKS event at Harrogate Leisure and Wellbeing Hub happening on Saturday 6 September.

28 July 2025
Two people outside a home

Tenants welcome new standards for region’s council homes

Families moving into council homes are to benefit from a new policy that will improve the quality of houses for tenants across North Yorkshire.

23 July 2025
Morton bridge

No road closure required for Morton on Swale bridge repairs

An essential repair scheme to Morton on Swale bridge has been designed to cause as little disruption to road users as possible.

21 July 2025
Two young boys using floats in the swimming pool at the Ripon Leisure and Wellbeing Hub - The Jack Laugher Centre

Find a range of fun family activities for the summer holidays

Looking to do something with the family? We have a range of events and activities across the summer holidays, a number of which are free.

18 July 2025
A person holding a smart meter

Take back control of your energy bills with switching scheme

Residents can save on the cost of their energy bills through the latest round of the Big Community Switch.

18 July 2025
Elected members with a Great North Air Ambulance banner

Air ambulance chosen as charity of the year by council chair

The region’s air ambulance which has provided vital life-saving emergency support for thousands of people has been chosen by the council chair as his charity of the year.

16 July 2025
Northdale Horticulture in Northallerton provides training, work-based activities and social and leisure opportunities for adults with learning disabilities.

Community buildings benefit from energy efficiency measures

Community buildings are seeing their energy bills and carbon footprints reduce with the help of grants totalling £500,000 which are being issued by us.

16 July 2025
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